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“I was saddened to hear of the passing of Kay. I had the privaledge of bowling with Kay for many years and was away when she passed. I remember her...Read More »
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1 of 12 | Posted by: Susan Hoban - Watertown, MA

“Tom and Family, I was saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. Although I didn't see her often it is pleasing to hear she led such a comfortable,...Read More »
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2 of 12 | Posted by: Dick O'Neill - Ft. Myers, FL

“I loved Catherine. She was a hot ticket. She was always friendly to me and had a big heart. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to...Read More »
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3 of 12 | Posted by: Bernadine Hoffmann - Waltham, MA

“Our Thursday afternoons at the Sacred Heart food pantry will be void of Cathy's smiling face and her quick wit as she handed out bread to those in...Read More »
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4 of 12 | Posted by: Joe Attardo - Waltham, MA

“Mum was like a second mother while I was growing up and hanging out with her son, Tom.She was always quick with a smile, but never hesitated to give...Read More »
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5 of 12 | Posted by: Ernest Rogers - Lexington, MA

“I recently noticed that Catherine wasn't in her usual seat in church. In years past it was she and Gert together in the same pew. Catherine was a...Read More »
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9 of 12 | Posted by: RUTH GATELY - WALTHAM, MA

“Loretta, Tom and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Catherine was a wonderful person. She and my mom were good friends and a great source of...Read More »
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10 of 12 | Posted by: Peggy (Muise) Delaney - MA

“so sorry for your loss. She was a great lady bringing up all you guys . loved her she was so out spoken and new how to put you in your place. Have so...Read More »
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11 of 12 | Posted by: janet carll - rochester, NH

“Tom and Family,I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was truly a special lady.
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12 of 12 | Posted by: Pam Feeley - Framingham, MA

Waltham - No one would argue that Catherine Scafidi Price had a good life. While ordinary in most ways it was always filled with the love of a large family. She enjoyed good health most of her life up until the last six weeks when presented with some medical challenges. She had candid but loved filled conversations with her children and they knew she was ready to be reunited with husbands, Ernest Scafidi who died August 16, 1962 and Francis "Smokey" Price who died in January 1986.

Catherine died peacefully on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. She was 88.

For many of her later years simple pleasures for Cathy came in the form of Friday's where it was a trip to the bank…having her hair done…then spending some time with her son, Tom and the patrons of his business Common Cafe on Main Street in Waltham. She had a terrific sense of humor and Tom's patrons loved her company and weekly visit. She recently boasted that she scored a 101 on candlepin bowling at age 88.

Born on November 19, 1929 in Waltham Catherine A. Quinn was a daughter of the late John J. And Mary (Coffey) Quinn. Raised and educated in Waltham she was a graduate of Waltham High School. Catherine worked many years as an inspector for Raytheon Corporation for before retiring in 1992.

A member of Saint Mary's Parish she was also active at the Waltham Senior Center, Waltham Retirees Club of Raytheon and volunteered at the food pantry at Sacred Heart Church.

In addition to her husbands, Ernest and Francis she is predeceased by her sisters, Audrey O'Connell and Loretta Quinn.

Family and friends will honor and remember Catherine's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Sunday August 19th from 3 to 7 p.m. and again at 8:30 a.m. on Monday morning before leaving in procession to Saint Mary's Church, 133 School Street, Waltham where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Waltham.

Memorials in her name to Epilepsy Foundation of New England, 335 Main Street, Unit 8, Wilmington, MA 01887 or Massachusetts General Hospital, Cancer Center, 55 Fruit Center, Boston 02114.

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I was saddened to hear of the passing of Kay. I had the privaledge of bowling with Kay for many years and was away when she passed. I remember her 101 !!! Such a lovely woman who spoke of her family with love. My deepest sympathies

Posted by: Susan Hoban - Watertown, MA - Friend Sep 20, 2018

Tom and Family, I was saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. Although I didn't see her often it is pleasing to hear she led such a comfortable, socially generous and community supportive life. Bless her.

Posted by: Dick O'Neill - Ft. Myers, FL - Family Aug 23, 2018

I loved Catherine. She was a hot ticket. She was always friendly to me and had a big heart. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Scafidi Family.

Our Thursday afternoons at the Sacred Heart food pantry will be void of Cathy's smiling face and her quick wit as she handed out bread to those in need. You will be missed greatly by all your friends from the food pantry. Rest in peace dear friend. Our prayers to Cathy's family during this difficult time. Joe Attardo

Posted by: Joe Attardo - Waltham, MA Aug 20, 2018

Mum was like a second mother while I was growing up and hanging out with her son, Tom.

She was always quick with a smile, but never hesitated to give us a kick in the butt when we needed it. Always with love.

An emotionally strong woman, Mum raised several children on her own and did a remarkable job.

She's one of my fond childhood (and adult) memories and will always have a place in my heart.

She was an exceptional woman.

Ernie Rogers

Posted by: Ernest Rogers - Lexington, MA - Family Friend Aug 18, 2018

To my loving aunt Catherine, you will be greatly missed. Love always and Rest In Peace.

Posted by: David O'Connell - Worchester, MA - Family Aug 18, 2018

Your letter to me during my most difficult time (Kevin's death) meant the world to me and changed my outlook forever. I always loved you & your family. My deepest & heartfelt sympathies to all of you. Mercedes( Mercy).

Posted by: Mercedes Borrell - Marlborough, MA - Friend Aug 17, 2018

So sorry for your loss.

Posted by: Pam Hager - Derry, NH - Friend Aug 16, 2018

I recently noticed that Catherine wasn't in her usual seat in church. In years past it was she and Gert together in the same pew. Catherine was a volunteer at the Senior Center for at least ten years. She prepared the bags for the Meals on Wheels program. Her devotion to the program was much appreciated. May God grant her an eternal reward for all her good works.

Posted by: RUTH GATELY - WALTHAM, MA Aug 16, 2018

Loretta, Tom and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Catherine was a wonderful person. She and my mom were good friends and a great source of support and comfort to each other the years the spent at Hovey House. They are together again now with their many loved ones in Heaven. My thoughts, love and prayers to you and your families at this difficult time. Rest in Peace Catherine.

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